Water Treatment Operator

Job Description

We are hiring a Wastewater Treatment System (WWTS) Operator to support a project-based opportunity in Los Alamitos, CA . Training will be provided for all client-specific and site-specific safety, security, sampling and inspection procedures. This is a part-time (20+ hours/week), limited-term position with a duration of 4 months .

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize the WWTS Operation and Maintenance Manual.
• Operate & Maintain WWTS in a manner that complies with all regulations, ordinances, permits, etc.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly system testing and annual chemical usage reviews to help minimize cost.
• Track chemical usage on a monthly basis.
• Track Chemical and Wastewater hauling on a monthly basis.
• Collect wastewater samples as needed.
• Coordinate laboratory analysis with appropriate lab.
• Supervise Self Monitoring Reports (SMRs) sampling and reporting as required.
• Complete operations and maintenance activities, inspections and sampling as required by regulations/permit conditions for the facilities and equipment identified.
• Meet with facility personnel on a weekly basis working on waste minimization and reduction in negative impacts on the WWTS systems.
• Complete/coordinate WWTS cleaning, as needed.
• Operator to fill out weekly notification summary.
• After hours and holiday services, as needed.
• Review, maintain and update any and all necessary plans, permits, procedures, work instructions, etc. as directed.
• Other WWTS duties as necessary & requested.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in wastewater treatment plant environment.
• Wastewater Operator Certification program (WWOCP) is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Must have documentation required for site access: (current US Passport, Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate of U.S. Citizenship, US Birth Certificate, US Citizen Identification Card, Permanent Resident Card).
• Effective observational and organization skills; experience recording detailed technical data a plus.
• Effective communication skills with ERM and client staff.